Sales Coordinator at Sistema Biobolsa

Role Summary

This is a great opportunity to work with a global enterprise and be part of a growing team. Reporting to the Sales Manager, you will be responsible for selling our biodigesters to local farmers and supervising a team of 10 Sales Agents at the county level for Eldoret, Meru, Bomet and Kericho.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales of the biodigesters to farmers through direct selling and local referrals
• Drive loan collections and ensure the overall health of your regional portfolio
• Manage promotional “below-the-line” activities at the village-level (e.g. demo events)
• Recruit, manage and develop a team of 10 local sales agents and 50 sales trainees
• Collect and report sales data to the HQ and manage the budget planning, loan and collection process
• Build networks with key stakeholders at the local level (Government, farmers, cooperatives etc.)

Career Progression and Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, with an opportunity to grow into an Area Sales Manager with greater responsibility within 24 months.

Does this sound like you?

• You have a diploma with at least 2 years of B2C/push sales experience in a rural setting
• You have experience managing a sales team with early-stage enterprises in social enterprises or Renewable energy (preferred)
• You have a self-starting mindset and have demonstrated strong persuasion and critical thinking skills
• You build great relationships and are a strong verbal communicator in Kiswahili and the local language
• You have a valid car driving license and are willing to travel (75% of the time)
• You are proficient with data entry and have basic computing skills (MS office)